Ida County

IA · Pop. 114,534 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Ida County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 114,534.

$/Acre: $5,052

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 74.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax7.68%

Cost of Living Index87.5

Median Household Income$38,700

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,052

Median Home Price$359K

Acres for Sale2757

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall32.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,950 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358

Property Crime /100K414

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate